FTP
Support file transfer operations between business applications, data warehousing tools and IT infrastructure, on-premises or in the cloud, with Tidal by Redwood’s robust file transfer protocol (FTP) adapter.
Gain centralized control over all your file transfers
Tidal uses industry-standard file-sharing protocols.
Schedule or send now
Manage scheduled and ad-hoc file transfers across technologies.
Get consistent results
Simplify high-volume transfers in dynamic data environments.
Set up event-based transfers
Use FTP event triggers to initiate workflows based on file activity.
Easier file movement across any environment
Getting data where it needs to be when it needs to be there is critical to successfully executing business and IT processes. With Tidal, there’s no need for external managed file transfer (MFT) software or tools. The platform’s adapter supports file transfer operations between business applications, data warehousing tools and on-premises or cloud IT infrastructure.
What the adapter enables
This integration gives you the ability to view and monitor file transfers in all your business processes — a single audit point to meet compliance requirements.
- Streamline file transfer activities and clean up your intake folder using a single Tidal job to select, process and transfer files
- Automate actions based on file events using triggers for file creation, modification, deletion, arrival and more
- Orchestrate file transfers across applications and technologies running on-premises or in the cloud
Tidal’s file transfer supports common protocols, including FTP, SFTP and FTPS, as well as common security and encryption standards, such as AES, DES, 3DES and Blowfish.
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Tidal FTP integration FAQs
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What is FTP automation?
FTP automation involves automating repetitive file transfer tasks like uploads, downloads and synchronization using software or scripts to schedule and execute these actions without manual intervention.
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What is an FTP integration?
In the context of workload automation software, FTP automation refers to the ability to automatically and efficiently manage and execute file transfers using FTP or similar protocols (like SFTP) as part of a larger workflow or job stream.
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What is the difference between SFTP and FTP?
The main difference between FTP and SFTP is security: FTP transfers files without encryption, while Secure File Transfer Profotol (SFTP) uses SSH encryption for secure data transfer. For modern applications, FTP loosely refers to a file transfer method that includes encryption and other layers of security.